The overmoulding of parts or assemblies with plastic offers a reliable multiple function: the overmoulding of a part replaces its housing or enclosure with a cover. This protects the part from external influences such as moisture, light or gas as well as the environment, for example from electric current. However, overmoulding often also has a decorative function: not only can different haptics be achieved for a part during overmoulding, but a wide variety of colours and surface qualities are also possible. A particular challenge in overmoulding is always to tightly overmould the areas where, for example, contacts or other elements of the component are left exposed. In order to prevent a capillary effect between the exposed part and the overmoulding, it is important to select the right material and the correct processing parameters – benefit from our experience here!

Fields of application:

• Enclosure of electronic devices
• Plug connections for power or signals
• Mechanical operating parts, e.g. levers or buttons
• Maintenance-free and non-moving assemblies